Student Finance Assistant

Brunel University London; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel University London invites applications for a proactive role in the Student Finance Office at the Uxbridge Campus. The successful candidate will manage invoicing and payment reconciliation for tuition and accommodation charges, and handle refunds and payment plans as needed.

The position is a fixed-term maternity cover, full-time with a hybrid working arrangement. Salary ranges from £30,373 to £34,369 with London weighting, with potential progression to £36,170 for exceptional contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable practices and payment reconciliation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage workload.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide accurate and professional advice to customers.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing and payment reconciliation for student fees.
• Manage student refunds and agree payment plans where appropriate.
• Interact with other teams across the University to add value to the student experience.
• Provide accurate and professional advice to customers.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Department/College: Finance

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 5 from: £30,373 to £34,369 inclusive of London Weighting. With potential to progress to £36,170 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

An opportunity has arisen within the Student Finance Office for an enthusiastic individual to join the team managing the invoicing and payment reconciliation for student fees, including tuition and accommodation charges. The Student Finance Office also manages student refunds and agrees payment plans where appropriate. This is an interesting and varied role and will give the opportunity for interaction with other key teams across the University to add value to the student experience.

We are seeking a proactive individual with a good understanding of Accounts Receivable practices and excellent attention to detail. You will also need to be able to work on your own initiative and to manage your own workload as part of a supportive team.

You should possess excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to provide accurate and professional advice to a wide range of customers. Experience in a customer focused environment would be advantageous.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 11 November 2026 [Midnight]

Interviews will take place week of TBC in person

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: [e-mail]

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment,

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.